University of Rhode Island - Renaissance / Grist Yearbook (Kingston, RI)

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History ’03 Since the publication of the last Grist this noted class has had varied and memorable experiences. It is certainly an active class and is the life and mainstay of the College. Near the close of the Spring term last year, it was the duty and privilege of nine of this class to make an example of certain insubordinate freshmen, for which act of justice, after due consideration on the part of the faculty, said nine were awarded a vacation of two weeks, which time they spent in pleasure and rest in camp at Wesquag. At the beginning of our Junior year it was our misfortune to lose sev- eral of our classmates, and all through the year we have met with other losses. Our class has always been prominent in athletics ; and it was while away traveling on business for the Athletic Association that our beloved classmate, E. J. Crandall, was killed by a train. His death was keenly felt, not only by the class, but also by the College, for he was a young man promi- nent in every department of College life. On October 4th we gave a reception to the “Freshies,” who came in force as green as grass and enjoyed the evening as children should, at the same time furnishing amusement for their more dignified elders. Owing to the excellent advice and example of the Juniors, the Poultry class, which suffered such inconvenience last year, was very comfortable dur- ing the entire session. It is true that several beds were upset and certain of the chickens were slightly (?) wet at times — but this was undoubtedly due to some mischievous “Prep.” or “Freshie” who could not restrain his over- flowing feelings. But they are young and allowance must be made for their inexperience and lack of judgment. It is wonderful to see how loyal to 1903 the members of this class are. We stand by one another through thick and thin, and so careful are we of the girls of the class that one of our young men is detailed to accompany each of them to the Watson House every evening, and also to see that each has special care during straw rides and on other like occasions. Our class has lost many by the way of those who began college with us, among them two of our “Annex” friends, F. C. Hoxsie and C. F. Ken- yon, who decided to try the hardships of the world for themselves. But in quality we are still at the head of the list, and endeavoring to lead such a class life that even the reverend Seniors may look and learn, and the innocent “Freshies,” who are just beginning to form their ideals, may have a fit model after which to pattern.

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Past Members L. F. Bell T. Brennan E. P. Chase A. S. Church J. A. Clarner F. L. Cross J. G. Cross R. K. Daniels J. E. Duffy W. Loomis R. B. MacKnight G. H. Rice E. E. Wheeler J. Wood Deceased.

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R. W. KENT. W. GODDARD, Jr.